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Recrystallization — (see also crystallization) is a physical process that has meanings in chemistry, metallurgy and geology.ChemistryIn chemistry, recrystallization is a procedure for purifying compounds. The most typical situation is that a desired compound A is… … Wikipedia

recrystallization — (|)rē+ noun Etymology: recrystallize + ation : the act or process of recrystallizing: as a. : replacement of the distorted grain structure of a cold worked metal by a new strain free grain structure during annealing b. : the regeneration of rock… … Useful english dictionary

recrystallization — noun a) a technique for the purification of chemical compounds in which the compound is dissolved in a solvent and slowly cooled to form crystals b) a process in the formation of metamorphic rocks … Wiktionary

recrystallization — A new formation of crystals from solid rock material [16] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology